Challenger 75D Technical Specifications
Challenger 75D is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1995 – 1997.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Challenger 75D covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Challenger 75D Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) |
| Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
| Original price was $144,000 in 1997 | |
| Engine: | 254.52 hp 189.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 300.58 hp 224.1 kW |
Challenger 75D Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 145 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Challenger 75D Mechanical
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic differential steering |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 203 gal 768.4 L |
| Hydraulic system | 29 gal 109.8 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed-center pressure-compensated |
| Capacity | 29 gal 109.8 L |
| Pressure | 2750 psi 189.6 bar |
| Valves | 4 |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm 102.2 lpm |
| 35 gpmOptOptional 132.5 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | IV/III |
| Control | position and draft control |
| Rear lift | 12300 lbs 5579 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 1000 (1.75) |
| Engine RPM | 1000@2050 |
Challenger 75D Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Caterpillar 3176C ATAAC | |
| turbocharged intercooled diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 629 ci 10.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.92×5.51 inches 125 x 140 mm |
| Power (gross) | 330 hp 246.1 kW |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| block heater | |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 32 qts 30.3 L |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts 56.8 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | full power shift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts 56.8 L |
Challenger 75D Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 107 inches 271 cm |
| Length | 232 inches 589 cm |
| Width | 120 inches*Width with 30-inch tracks. 304 cm |
| Height (cab) | 128 inches 325 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 144 inches 365 cm |
| Operating weight | 35720 lbs 16202 kg |
| Gauge | 90 inches 228 cm |
Challenger 75D Tests
| OCED Tractor Test 1722 | |
| Diesel 10-speed crawler April 1 – 14, 1997 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1722 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power | 300.58 hp 224.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed | 284.30 hp 212.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.7 gal/hour 59.4 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 292.57 hp 218.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 16.0 gal/hour 60.6 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 254.52 hp 189.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 15.8 gal/hour 59.8 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 34,760 lbs 15767 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Challenger 75D a good tractor?
The Challenger 75D is one of the great tractors in the Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) stable, and it has earned Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Challenger 75D take?
Check out the Challenger 75D oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Challenger (a part of Caterpillar) made the 75D?
The Challenger 75D was an agricultural tractor model made from 1995 – 1997
How much horsepower is a Challenger 75D?
The 75D engine tested at 254.52 hp
189.8 kW drawbar and 300.58 hp
224.1 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Challenger 75D tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Challenger 75D weight ranges from 35720 lbs
16202 kg .
How much can a Challenger 75D Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Challenger 75D tractors starts at 34,760 lbs
15767 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Challenger 75D Lift?
Challenger 75D tractor hitch is capable of lifting 12300 lbs
5579 kg.